MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,653 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
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W396 TJB is a 2000 BMW R850 in White with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 2000 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 33,728 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW R850 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 187 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W396 TJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW R850 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 26 years old, this BMW R850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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W396 TJB is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 1 May 2000.
Is W396 TJB safe to buy?
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